The music festivals such as Glastonbury will not be laid on this year with thousands of fans putting their glamping (and less than glam) weekends on hold until next year.
Whilst not the same as sitting in the rain and mud, amongst thousands of other fans listening to the headliners, over the next three months, every two weeks, we will be staging a summer music festival of our own.
William Price King has been writing the music column for the last five years, showcasing wonderful musicians and singers of the last 75 years and I will be playing music from those series.
I will be also sharing tracks from my favourite music from the last 50 years across the rock and roll, country and pop charts.
We hope you will enjoy the music…
“Material Girl” is from Madonna’s second studio album “Like a Virgin” (1984). It was released on January 23, 1985, as the second single from the album. The song was written by Peter Brown and Robert Rans, and produced by Nile Rodgers. Madonna explained that the concept of the song was indicative of her life at that time. She felt that “Material Girl” was provocative in its content and was attracted to it. The lyrics are very materialistic, with Madonna asking for a rich and affluent life, rather than romance and relationships. She said, “I’m very career-oriented. You are attracted to people who are ambitious that way, too, like in the song ‘Material Girl’. You are attracted to men who have material things because that’s what pays the rents and buys you furs. That’s the security. That lasts longer than emotions.
Buy the music of Madonna: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
I have days when only classical music and the deep rich tones of Andrea Bocelli will lift my spirits and here is one of my favourite duets with Sarah Brightman… fabulous artists…from the official Andrea Bocelli site that I recommend subscribing to.
“Con te partirò” (Italian: [kon ˈte partiˈrɔ]; “With you I shall leave”) is an Italian song written by Francesco Sartori (music) and Lucio Quarantotto (lyrics). It was first performed by Andrea Bocelli at the 1995 Sanremo Music Festival and recorded on his album of the same year, Bocelli. The single was first released as an A-side single with “Vivere” in 1995, topping the charts, first in France, where it became one of the best-selling singles of all-time, and then in Belgium, breaking the all-time record sales there.
A second version of the song, sung partly in English, released in 1996 as “Time to Say Goodbye”, paired Bocelli with British soprano Sarah Brightman, and achieved even greater success, topping charts all across Europe, including Germany, where it became the biggest-selling single in history. Brightman and Bocelli produced a version with Brightman singing in German and Bocelli in Italian, with this version being available on the CD Time to Say Goodbye.[1][2] That version alone has now sold more than 12 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.[3]
Bocelli also recorded a full Spanish version of the song in 1997, titled “Por ti volaré” (“For You I Will Fly”). Under all three versions, the song is considered Bocelli’s signature song: Wikipedia
You can buy Andrea Bocelli music – Amazon US – and: Amazon UK
Thanks for tuning in this week.. William is on his summer break but will be back with a new series in September.. in the meantime we hope you will enjoy the summer of music.
I could listen to Andrea Bocelli all day… Xxxxx. Such a beautiful voice x
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Fabulous ♥
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Quite a contrast between the featured singers!
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My playlists are a bit like that lol..xx
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Andrea Bocelli is one of my all time favorite singer and musician! His contributions during this pandemic were just amazing. I also loved his performance together with Ed Sheeran.
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Thanks Christa… I would love to go to one of his concerts… especially his annual one in his home town every July.. very special..xx
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I love the sounds of both Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman. So inspiring. “Time to Say Goodbye” is very apt for me this week as I publish my last blog post tomorrow. I could not leave without saying a HUGE “Thank You” to you Sally for all your kindness and support. xxx
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Oh wow Brigid I am sorry to hear that…I will look out for it.. and I will continue obviously to share any reviews that come in for Watching the Daisies..xx
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Thank you Sally. xx
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My soul is dancing and sighing!
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Wonderful Annette…. keep dancing..♥
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They are all so wunderful singers. Thats real and good music, not this heavy trashy crying out, we have to listen too the very new radio stations. Thank you for sharing, Sally!
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Thanks Michael.. glad you enjoyed..hugsx
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Always best tipps. Thank you Sally! One need music not destroying the brain.;-)
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next to laughter the best medicine..xx
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Fab music Sal. The Bocceli and Brightman song always reminds me of Las Vegas. The Bellagio Fountains that run nightly play this song. ❤ Good times! 🙂 xx
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Thanks Debby.. good times for sure..amazing how a piece of music can bring back memories..♥
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It is, but it does ❤ Just like a familiar scent ❤
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Youth Dew…always brings back the early 70s for me ♥
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Coconut suntan lotion LOL ❤
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oh yes..♥
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I just love your summer music festival! You and William always pick the good ones. Thank you!
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Lovely thanks Jennie so pleased you enjoyed hugs..x
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Always, Sally. Hugs,to you! 🥰
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